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ID S1019
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime targeting "swatting" — making false reports to trigger armed law enforcement response to private or public places
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False emergency reports classified as misdemeanor with up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine
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Offense elevated to felony (up to 5 years, $25,000 fine) if damages exceed $1,000 or victim suffers great bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or disability
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Offense becomes more serious felony (up to 10 years, $25,000 fine) if false report results in death
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Effective date July 1, 2025, with emergency declaration
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to revise a provision regarding a false report of explosives and to provide for the crime of false reports of violence or emergency in public or private places.
FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 32 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/11/2025